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  Club glass 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder if you would suggest a nearly new replacement car for me. I am retired, pushing 70 and want an estate that has all the modern extras and is comfortable...
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  3-piece sweet 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my old Audi A4 Avant TDI. Living in Central London running a furniture/antiques shop and with dogs, I want a workhorse. It must be...
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  Government waste 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I think the government car scrappage scheme has got serious failings. I am sure there will be many cases where someone who only does 5,000 miles a year...
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  Avantage Mazda 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace a four-year-old Audi A6 Avant with something similar. This is the second A6 Avant that I have had, and both cars have been almost...
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  What are the cons of buying an imported car? 26 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a 2009 Volvo XC90 which has been imported from Singapore. What potential pitfalls should I be aware of?
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  Buying a used hatchback - what would you recommend? 26 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a used car and want to spend £5000. I want something that’s cheap to fix/run and boasts good fuel economy. What would you recommend?
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  An unpleasant noise is coming from beaneath my car 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 1998 Audi A3 Turbo has loud rattle under middle; exhaust checked, worse downhill and even worse with clutch depressed, gone going up hill. Engine is...
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  I'm after a hatchback/tailgate protector 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please give me the name of the maufacturer/supplier of the Hatchback Tailgate protectors that protect the car's bodywork when loading/unloading...
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  Converting a car from German to British spec 27 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I live in Germany and intend to import an Audi A2 for use in the North West of the UK as it has an aluminium body, so it should prevent salt spray corrosion....
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  New family car 22 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Being snowed in for the third time, I am looking at the possibility of an alternative to my Audi A3, to get me back on the road, but don't care for the...
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  My Volkswagen Passat 1.5-litre Evo TSI judders when it goes under 20mph. Can this be fixed? 26 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2019 Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.5-litre Evo TSI, which often judders when it goes under 20mph. The diagnostic does not fix it and Volkswagen says...
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  Is it easy to sell a Cat S car? 4 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Is it easy to sell a Cat S car?
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  Why are our rear tyres stepping? 15 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2016 Toyota Auris Estate (petrol) with Michelin tyres. We are on the second set of tyres and the rear tyres are stepping - the first pair of...
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  Could you suggest something sporty, with good performance, that isn't too expensive? 6 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My partner has owned her Puma from new for 17 years, but it's now ready for changing. She loves it and wants something close to it. She wants something...
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  Is the Jaguar XE diesel a good car? 23 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Do you reckon the Jaguar XE diesel is a good option to replace my 2011 Mercedes-Benz C250 CDI?
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  How do I know if I have a EA 189 engine? 28 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  How do I know if I have a EA 189 engine? My car is a Skoda Octavia 2012 SE TDI CR 1986cc.
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  Where is the engine code in my Volkswagen? 28 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  How do you find out which engine my Golf has, can you do so from the VIN? Is it EA 189 or 288.
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  New car consuming too much oil 8 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've done 1100 miles in a new A-Class 180 CDI auto. I've tried to follow HJ's advice for running in a diesel. It's now telling me it needs a litre...
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  Should I buy a Volkswagen Golf or a Mazda 3? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of no more than £6500 and am looking for a smallish car, something like a Volkswagen Golf or Mazda 3, no more than four years old. Which...
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  Do all Audi S-Tronics suffer from erratic acceleration? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I took delivery in April 2012 of a new Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro with a retail price circa £53,000. This car is fitted with a DSG/S-tronic transmission...